Night Owls, Hercules (feat. Alex Désert & The Lions) b/w Tell It Like It Is (feat. Asdru Sierra)

BIS => 2025 12 05
7 INCH - F-SPOT RECORDS
2025

- Side-A features Alex Désert and Deston Berry of Hepcat, in addition to Malik Moore of The Lions.
- Side-B features Asdru Sierra, vocalist of Ozomatli.
- Produced, Mixed, and Recorded by Dan Ubick (The Lions, Connie Price and the Keystones).
- Previous steady radio play on BBC Radio 6, KCRW, SoHo Radio, etc...
- Very popular among DJ’s and collectors worldwide.

TRACKLIST
Hercules (feat. Alex Désert & The Lions)
Tell It Like It Is (feat. Asdru Sierra)

DESCRIPTION
To round out their second wave of 7" singles, Night Owls bring the heat once again with their signature sound and vision. Re-imagining two Aaron Neville classics, “Hercules” feat. Alex Désert and The Lions b/w “Tell It Like It Is” feat. Asdru Sierra from Ozomatli, Night Owls up the ante by bringing in some heavy hitters for both sides of this 45. Side A's "Hercules" features long-time collaborators and bandmates from The Lions (Stones Throw, Ubiquity, NYCT) - the soulful tenor of Alex Désert (also Hepcat) on lead blending seamlessly with the familiar voices of Deston Berry (Hepcat) and Malik Moore (Ocean 11) on backing harmonies. The Lions front line locks in tight from the many years performing together on top of a darker and grittier interpretation of Allen Toussaint’s masterpiece complete with fuzzed-out guitar, Space Echoes and rhythm drops. On the flip, "Tell It Like It Is" keeps the momentum going and hips swaying with added Colombian percussion elements and California lowrider vibes. Featuring L.A. family and multi-talented vocalist of Ozomatli, Asdru Sierra, on lead and Night Owl Dan Ubick on backing vocals Side B creates a unique blend of reggae and Cumbia into a very fresh take on this multi-generational hit.